Cyber Range Engineer: Training & Simulation Architect

Leidos; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

11 paid Holidays

401K with a 6% company match

Flexible Schedules

Discounted Stock Purchase Plans

Technical Upskilling

Education and Training Support

Parental Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Range Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced cyber training environments for the CYBER TRIDENT program. The role requires hands-on experience with Windows and Linux systems, virtualized infrastructure, and cybersecurity tooling.

You will develop, deploy, and troubleshoot complex training scenarios under pressure. Strong ability to coordinate with content developers, exercise staff, and stakeholders is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, systems or software engineering and 8 years of experience; 6 years can substitute for degree.
• Hands-on Windows and Linux in virtualized environments; VMware and related systems.
• Experience with CNO/CNE/CND platforms, cyber training, validation exercises, CPTs.
• Security Certifications: TS/SCI CI polygraph possible; DoD 8140/8570 IAT II.

Responsibilities

• Build and configure cyber range content (VMs, networks, accounts, tooling) to meet event objectives.
• Plan, build, and execute cybersecurity training, mission rehearsal, and validation events within ranges.
• Implement and operate offensive and defensive training content with red/blue tools and lab infrastructure.
• Provide event support, access management, troubleshooting, and requirements capture with stakeholders.
• Document build notes, runbooks, diagrams, and after-action inputs for repeatable delivery.

Skills

Windows OS

Linux OS

Networking concepts

CNO/CNE/CND

Cyber training

Security clearance TS/SCI

DoD 8570 IAT II

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline

Tools

VMware

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Cybersecurity Range Engineer to design, implement, and maintain advanced cyber training environments for the CYBER TRIDENT program. The role requires hands-on experience with Windows and Linux systems, virtualized infrastructure, and cybersecurity tooling.

You will develop, deploy, and troubleshoot complex training scenarios under pressure. Strong ability to coordinate with content developers, exercise staff, and stakeholders is essential.